2 months ago

Jayson Tatum Makes His Priorites Clear On His Role After Returning

There's still hope for Tatum to return to play this season but there have been reservations given how well the Celtics have played without him. While speaking to his doctor, he said, "I’m not coming back to be no role player doc." This was after his doctor told him he will return to All-NBA form when he returns.

By Samir Mehdi

2 months ago

Bill Simmons Predicts Jayson Tatum's Season Debut Might Come Friday vs Dallas

Simmons said Jayson Tatum’s return “feels like it’s going to be Friday,” targeting Dallas. “All signs are pointing to Friday, Dallas,” he added, after wondering if it could happen this weekend. The Bill Simmons Podcast noted the matchup is an NBC game, and the network has a Tatum rehab documentary in progress as Boston manages his recovery timeline.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Shannon Sharpe Questions Byron Scott Wanting LeBron James to Leave the Lakers

Sharpe questioned Scott’s stance, asking if he’d say it “if LeBron wasn’t on the Lakers.” Sharpe said nobody pushed “Kobe to leave,” even when “the Lakers ain’t have no chance” to contend. “The mere fact that you even think it’s possible” is because “LeBron is a 41-year-old” still chasing a title, Sharpe said.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Udonis Haslem Sent a Message to Pacers After Tyler Hansbrough Hit Dwyane Wade

David Fizdale described Wade needing stitches after a Tyler Hansbrough blow in the 2012 Indiana playoff series. Back in Miami, Haslem answered on the opening play and was sent to the locker room. “Udonis Haslem busted his head wide open… he’s like ‘alright, we good,’” Fizdale said. He added UD reminded opponents, “don’t think Miami is soft.”

By Adit Pujari

2 months ago

Cuttino Mobley Learned Charles Barkley’s Level After 50-Point Loss

Cuttino Mobley said Portland beat Houston by 50 in his rookie preseason while players including Jermaine O’Neal and Rasheed Wallace directed trash talk at Charles Barkley. In the rematch, “Charles Barkley killed them so bad,” Mobley said, adding Barkley’s “post move was crazy.” Mobley remembered thinking, “Yo, he’s on a different level,” despite Barkley being just 6ft 6".

By Adit Pujari

2 months ago

James Harden on Not Opting For Surgery On Fractured Thumb: “Too Much Time Out”

Harden said he didn’t consider surgery: “No, it’s too much time out.” He said the goal is “trying to do everything it takes to be able to get back on the court as fast as possible,” accepting “some discomfort” while he “figuring ways to fight through it.” After admitting five turnovers, he added, “we ain’t got no other choice.”

By Raahib Singh

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